NHTSA Complaint #11569280 — 2019 FORD EDGE

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40-45 MPH, the RPMs suddenly began to increase, with white cloud of smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact pulled over and parked and turned off the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the head gasket had failed to seal and secure the coolant, causing a coolant leak into the engine. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V469000 (Service Brakes, Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and referred them to Ford. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was 89,918.